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SG/SM/9822

SECRETARY-GENERAL URGES DIALOGUE TO RESOLVE ECUADOR’S CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS

18/4/2005
Press Release
SG/SM/9822

SECRETARY-GENERAL URGES DIALOGUE TO RESOLVE ECUADOR’S CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS


The following statement was issued on Saturday, 16 April, by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan:


The Secretary-General is following with concern the latest developments in Ecuador.  The present crisis may aggravate an already unstable situation.


The Secretary-General calls on the Government and the opposition to find a constitutional solution to the crisis through dialogue.  He urges all Ecuadorians to maintain a peaceful and constructive attitude.


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